Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe

Bishopthorpe sits on the south bank of the River Ouse, a short distance from York city centre. The village is centred on Bishopthorpe Palace, the residence of the Archbishop of York since the 13th century, and the palace grounds meet the river at a sequence of riverside paths. St Andrew’s church, a primary school, a village hall and a handful of shops serve the local population. Flood meadows and towpaths provide regular routes for walkers, cyclists and anglers, and lanes from the village link directly to neighbouring suburban streets.

Copmanthorpe lies a few miles south‑west of York and functions as a village and civil parish with a village green, shops, a primary school, sports pitches and a community centre. Main Street forms the focus for events and club activities, and cricket and football teams play on the recreation ground. Housing ranges from older cottages to later developments, and narrow lanes and public footpaths run out into surrounding farmland. Regular bus services connect the village with York for work, education and services.